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Admissions and Records
SSC 110 • 949-451-5220
admissions.ivc.edu
M-Th: 9 am - 6 pm F: 9 am - noon
You may apply to the college using the online application, which you can access at admissions.ivc.edu. You will be notified if you are required to matriculate before registering. The Office of Admissions and Records can help you with applying for admission, residency questions, matriculation steps, placement, prerequisite clearance, official transcripts, verification requests for enrollment, adding and dropping classes, Pass/No-Pass requests, applying for graduation evaluations of certificates, AA/AA-T and AS/AS-T degrees, IGETC and CSU certifications, petitions for readmission and repeat courses, applying for academic renewal, and petitioning for policy exceptions.
See Part 1: Introduction & Applying to IVC for more details about admissions and records.
AESL Center
B 382 • 949-451-5510
ivcesl@ivc.edu
Contact the center for hours of operation.
The AESL (Adult English as a Second Language) Center supports all future and current ESL students in becoming successful IVC students and learning English for personal, job-related, or academic purposes. The AESL Center is a one-stop center that offers student services that specifically address non-native speakers of English needs, including assistance with completing the admissions and registration process, ESL assessment, orientation, counseling, and campus and community resource referral.
The center has computers and bilingual staff available to provide language and digital support for students. The AESL Center is also as a hub for cultural events and language and professional skills’ workshops.
ASIVC and Offices of Student Life and Student Equity
Student Life
Student Activities Center (SAC) • 949-451-5688 • 949-451-5507 • 949-451-5442 • ivcstudentlife@ivc.edu • ivcasg@ivc.edu • students.ivc.edu/asivc • ivc.edu/student/clubs
The Offices of Student Life and Student Equity house the Student Life, ASIVC and Student Equity programs. We are committed to providing meaningful services, activities and communications that build community; ensure academic success; encourage creative expression, personal growth, and well-being; foster diversity, equity and social justice; and promote student advocacy and leadership. Our four goals are: services and activities, student leadership development, facilities and technology, and fiscal management.
Student Life provides a multitude of campus events and activities such as welcome activities, Homecoming, Fear Fest and Spring Fest, end-of-semester events, and holiday celebrations throughout the year. The office also provides academic success services and resources to assist in student retention, such as Take Your Faculty to Lunch tickets, free scantrons (qty. 6 while supplies last) and green books (qty. 2 while supplies last).
Funded by Bookstore and Cafeteria commissions and ASIVC Access sales, our department provides financial support to over 25 student clubs and organizations, as well as IVC co-curricular programs (i.e. Administration of Justice, Model UN, Psi Beta and Speech and Debate). In addition, our department provides over $40,000 in student scholarships (funded by the ASG of IVC).
ASIVC Access entitles its holder to a number of member benefits, including no-cost entry to IVC athletic home games for the semester; discounted Regal movie tickets and theme park e-tickets; access to the ASIVC Student Lounge, which includes billiards, table tennis, foosball, and a TV/gaming room; and an opportunity to apply for ASIVC scholarships.
Associated Student Government (ASG) of Irvine Valley College (IVC)
Student Activities Center • 949-451-5507 • ivcasg@ivc.edu • students.ivc.edu/asivc • ivc.edu/student/clubs
The Associated Students of Irvine Valley College (ASIVC)’s official student shared governance group (ASG of IVC) represents student interests on college committees, plans student events and activities, and organizes student clubs and organizations. Any student duly enrolled at Irvine Valley College is automatically accorded membership in ASIVC and has the right to vote in college-wide elections. Students interested in joining the student government should contact the Student Life Office. The ASG of IVC is comprised of several different committees, all staffed by student leaders. They include Budget and Finance, Community Outreach, Development, Facilities and Technology, Judicial Court, Legislative, Public Relations, Student Advocates and Student Activities. A branch of the ASG of IVC that supervises student clubs and organizations is called the Inter-Club and Co-Curricular Council (I4C). Some of these clubs and organizations include culturally focused groups as well as academic and special interest organizations.
Student Equity
Student Activities Center • 949-451-5688 • ivcstudentequity@ivc.edu
Student Equity provides services and activities that increase student and staff multicultural awareness, knowledge, skills and competencies. Our goal is to increase all student engagement in campus life through services, events and leadership development opportunities.
Student Equity houses several programs to support and build community for special student populations, including Dream Scholars (for Dreamer and undocumented students), Pride Scholars (for LGBTQ+ students), Guardian Scholars (for current and former foster youth), HEARTS Scholars (for students experiencing food and housing insecurity), and ReEntry Scholars (for students age 25 and over). Additionally, our department develops and facilitates multicultural programs such as Indigenous People’s Day, Coming Out Day, Dia de los Muertos, Holi, Diwali, Black History Month, Lunar New Year, Gender Equity Awareness, Genocide Awareness, Cesar Chavez Day, and Persian New Year celebrations. We also address and advocate on student issues and concerns as they relate to diversity.
Our office sponsors several services for eligible students on campus such as meal vouchers, the Food Resource Center, equity scholarships, bookstore vouchers, parking and transportation vouchers, and the Laptop Loan Program.
Athletics
PE 225 • 949-451-5398
www.ivclasers.com
Since 1990, Irvine Valley College has been committed to maintaining a strong athletic and academic tradition. Competing as a member of the nation’s toughest college conference, the Orange Empire Conference (OEC), Irvine Valley teams have collected 24 state championships and 73 team and individual conference titles from 1990 through the winter of the 2019-20 school year. IVC currently competes in 11 intercollegiate sports: baseball, women’s badminton, women’s beach volleyball, men’s golf and men’s and women’s basketball, soccer, tennis, and volleyball.
IVC also leads California with the state’s first varsity esports program.
Visit the athletics website at https://www.ivclasers.com for more information on how to get started as an Irvine Valley athlete.
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Bookstore
B 100 • 949-451-5258
www.ivcstore.com
Refer to website for exact hours each semester
The Irvine Valley College Bookstore stocks new, used and electronic textbooks, class supplies, IVC swag and a variety of educational materials. Used textbooks are bought back year-round, at up to 50% of the new price. The bookstore accepts cash, credit cards (VISA, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express), personal checks (with valid driver license and student ID), and bookstore gift cards. Students can order their textbooks online at www.ivcstore.com. Books ordered online can be picked up at the store or shipped via FedEx. ATEP students may purchase their books at the IVC Bookstore. The IVC Bookstore offers textbook rentals, saving students 65% or more on select textbooks. Information is available in the bookstore or by logging on to www.rent-a-text.com. The bookstore is open Monday through Friday, except college holidays. The bookstore offers extended hours the first week of each semester. Students should refer to www.ivcstore.com for exact hours each semester. The IVC Bookstore does not carry textbooks for Saddleback College. Saddleback College students should purchase textbooks at the Saddleback College Bookstore.
Bursar’s Office
SSC 160 • 949-451-5600
bursars.ivc.edu
M-Th: 9 am - 6 pm F: 9 am - noon
- Collects all student payments (except parking-related fees/fines), including enrollment, health, and transcript fees, and all non-parking-related fines
- • Facilitates refunds, evaluation and processing of third party payments, and application of deferrals
Cafeteria
First floor of SSC • 949-451-5448
students.ivc.edu/cafeteria
M-Th: 7 am - 8 pm F: 7 am - 1:30 pm
Summer hours vary.
- Offering a variety of fresh and prepared foods and beverages
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CalWORKs (California Work Opportunities and Responsibility to Kids)
SSC 220 • 949-451-5243
students.ivc.edu/calworks
M-Th: 8 am - 7 pm F: 8 am - 5 pm
Irvine Valley College partners with Orange County Social Services Agency to provide a number of support services to CalWORKs cash aid recipients. Services include college work-study, childcare, transportation assistance, specialized counseling, and employment readiness workshops. CalWORKs recipient students are encouraged to meet with an IVC CalWORKs counselor as soon as possible when they come to IVC.
Career and Job Placement Center
SSC 230 • 949-451-5431 • ivccareercenter@ivc.edu
students.ivc.edu/careercenter
Hours vary by semester; visit the website for current hours.
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Online job database at www.collegecentral.com/ivc with full-time, part-time, internship, and volunteer opportunities for students and alumni
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Online informational interviews at www.candidcareer.com/ivc
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Appointments for help with choosing a major, choosing a career path, job search, résumé writing, cover letter writing, and interviewing
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On-campus job fairs each semester
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Workshops and other career-related events on- and off-campus
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Flyers and handouts for off-campus job fairs and employer recruitments, as well as other resource handouts
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“What Can I Do With This Major” sheets with career path information for many academic disciplines
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Information on personality assessments and interest inventories
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Career library with résumé sample books, industry specific guides, and salary/outlook guides
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Student computer lab with internet access and other career assessment software tools (Eureka, Bridges, ONET, etc.)
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Appointments with a Career Education counselor for students interested in certificate programs
Counseling Center
SSC 210 • 949-451-5319
students.ivc.edu/counselingcenter
M-Th: 8 am - 7 pm F: 8 am - 5 pm Sat: 9 am - 1 pm
Winter and summer hours vary.
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Appointments and drop-in counseling: Call, go to the counseling website or visit the Counseling Center. Students seeking transcript evaluation, academic planning, career counseling and personal counseling are best served in a scheduled half-hour appointment. Every other Wednesday, the center begins scheduling appointments for the following two weeks. Drop-in counseling (limited to 10 minutes) is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Academic counseling: Includes major selection, transfer options, and entrance requirements, major requirements, general education certification, and the application process for four-year colleges and universities. Targeted counseling for athletes, veterans, Honors, Early College, and international students. See a counselor at least once a semester to ensure that you are on the right track.
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Career counseling: Career counseling assists students in identifying their career interests. Counselors use a variety of assessments to help students examine their interests and personality characteristics, including values and skills classification. Counselors also provide information about the labor market and offer career/life-planning courses.
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Workshops on topics like financial aid, choosing a major, transfer planning, UC and CSU applications, resumé writing, and job interviewing.
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MAP, or My Academic Plan, is an online academic planning program that allows students to develop a complete semester-by-semester academic plan for their specific educational goal. Students should use MAP prior to meeting with a counselor and registering for classes. MAP is available through MySite under “My Academic Plan.”
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Online educational counseling is an extension of drop‑in counseling. It gives students an opportunity to ask counselors questions online. You can access the link from students.ivc.edu/counselingcenter.
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Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) counseling services are available at 949-451-5243. Students must be accepted to the EOPS program in order to have appointments with EOPS counselors and can inquire about eligibility by calling this number.
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CalWORKs counseling services are available at 949-451-5243. Recipients of CalWORKs cash aid are recommended to contact the CalWORKs office as soon as possible when they come to IVC.
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Disabled Students Programs and Services counseling services are available at 949-451-5630 or 949-333-0260 (video phone).
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Students with a verified disability requesting accommodations can contact the Disabled Students Programs and Services office at 949-451-5630, or 949-333-0260 (video phone).
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Personal counseling is available for relationship problems, interpersonal communication, self-awareness, stress management, and behavior change. We all experience our share of stress, worry and difficult times. Sometimes the experiences and challenges of college can become overwhelming. It is important to recognize when stress and anxiety upset your emotional wellbeing, or when personal problems compromise your ability to do well in college or continue in class. If you find yourself facing problems with anxiety, stress, depression, relationships, parenting, drug or alcohol abuse, eating disorders, or other challenges, call to schedule an appointment with a counselor. Off-campus resource referrals can be given. Counseling services on campus are free to currently enrolled students. Contact the Health and Wellness Center at 949-451-5221.
Dance
PAC 132 • 949-451-5533
http://academics.ivc.edu/arts/dance/Pages/default.aspx
The IVC Dance Department is renowned for its diversity and excellence in training dancers, choreographers, and movement therapy practitioners, and expanding the range of career options for its students. It is devoted to helping each individual recognize and achieve their goals. The dance program focuses on training students who wish to achieve an associate degree, pursue a certificate that focuses on employment, transfer to a four-year institution in dance and dance related fields, or complete general education requirements. Many dance courses meet IGETC, CSU, private, and IVC general education requirements in the arts, health and wellness, humanities, and cultural diversity categories.
There are numerous performance opportunities for students of all levels and interests to perform by auditioning for the Performing Dance Ensemble or enrolling in the Dance Rehearsal and Performance class. IVC Dance graduates have performed and taught nationally and internationally, are part of professional dance companies, and have created their own unique entrepreneurial opportunities.
For more information please contact Jennifer La Curan at jlacuran@ivc.edu or 949-451-5533.
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Disabled Students Programs & Services (DSPS)
SSC 171 • 949-451-5630 • 949-333-0595 (video phone) • ivcdsps@ivc.edu
students.ivc.edu/dsps
M-Th: 8 am - 7 pm F: 8 am - 5 pm
The Disabled Students Programs and Services (DSPS) department provides support services and academic adjustments to students with disabilities, enabling them to fully participate and benefit from an equitable college experience at Irvine Valley College. Participation in DSPS is voluntary and all student disability-related information is confidential.
English Language Center
B 354 • 949-451-5580
http://academics.ivc.edu/languagecenter/Pages/default.aspx
Contact the center for hours of operation.
- The English Language Center is a learning center for English as a Second Language (ESL). Instructors and tutors are available to aid students with assignments and language learning.
- The center offers individual tutoring, conversational groups, computer-aided practice, films, and cultural events.
- The center is open to students currently enrolled in IVC ESL courses. ESL students can enroll in ESL 389, while AESL students can enroll in AESL 599. For assistance in ESL 201 or ESL 301, students must enroll in the co-requisite courses of ESL 201L or ESL 301L.
- Enrolled students may use the English Language Center any time during open hours.
Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS)/
Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education (CARE)
SSC 220 • 949-451-5243
students.ivc.edu/eops
M-Th: 8 am - 7 pm F: 8 am - 5 pm
EOPS is a state-funded program that provides support services designed to ensure the success of eligible low-income students. Services include financial assistance; textbook assistance; academic, personal, and career counseling; transfer assistance; childcare referrals; work-study opportunities; subject-area tutoring; study-skills assistance; and workshops. Referrals to other campus resources and community agencies are also available. Students may call for eligibility criteria and additional information.
The CARE program supports CalWORKs single parents, offering childcare and transportation assistance, books and supplies, special workshops, grants, and counseling. Students interested in the CARE program are encouraged to contact the EOPS office to determine their eligibility.
Financial Aid Office
SSC 130 • 949-451-5287
financialaid.ivc.edu
Please contact the office for hours of operation.
See Part 1: Introduction & Applying to IVC for more details about financial aid.
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Guided Pathways
Guided Pathways is an umbrella term used to describe innovative academic and support programs designed to help students reach their completion goals in a timely manner. At IVC, we use Guided Pathways as a framework to provide clear, structured experiences, and advice so students can make informed choices to meet their goals in a timely manner. Learn more at https://findyourpath.ivc.edu/
Health and Wellness Center
Health and Wellness Center Building (near the baseball fields and Lot 8)
Phone 949-451-5221 • Fax: 949-451-5393 • Email: ivchealthcenter@ivc.edu
The Health and Wellness Center is able to provide prevention, education and basic outpatient services for the diagnosis and treatment of acute and sub-acute illnesses and injuries. The wellness center provides physical, emotional and social well-being guidance for students in ways that will increase their potential for educational success. A brief overview of services includes urgent care, preventive care which includes general health assessment and education, vision screenings, emergency first aid, women’s and men’s health care, TB testing, STD testing and flu shots. Referrals are utilized for services beyond our scope of practice. Additionally, annual well-women examinations are available including PAP tests and birth control. Enrollment into Family Pact is available as we are an approved Family Pact provider.
Mental wellness services are available for short term intervention, and referrals are available for more detailed mental health needs. Support services such as pharmacy, laboratory and health education are also available. There is a nominal charge for laboratory tests and prescription medications. The Wellness Center is staffed by a team of professionals which include medical physicians, registered nurses and clerical support. Health services are available to students who have paid the state mandated health fee and are currently enrolled in and attending classes at IVC. Students may call for hours of operation each semester. The wellness center is closed on weekends and school holidays.
Honor Society (Phi Theta Kappa)
Co-Advisors:Kurt Meyer (kmeyer@ivc.edu) and Jodi Titus (jtitus@ivc.edu)
www.ivc.edu/student/clubs/honorsociety
Phi Theta Kappa’s mission is to recognize academic achievement of college students and to provide opportunities for them to grow as scholars and leaders. To qualify for membership, a student must have completed 12 semester units at Irvine Valley College with a cumulative GPA of 3.5.
- Transcript notation posted at the end of each semester
- Eligibility for over $37 million in scholarships
- Leadership, service, and scholarship opportunities, including attending academic and leadership conferences and summits
- Recommendation letters
Honors Program
LA 107A • 949-451-5300
academics.ivc.edu/honors
The Irvine Valley College Honors Program provides a supportive learning community that nurtures academic, professional, and personal growth in highly motivated students from all backgrounds. The program offers eligible students access to the following opportunities: Approximately 35 small, seminar-style honors classes per semester; enriched coursework; interaction with other motivated students; priority registration for classes; recognition on transcripts and at graduation; special transfer agreements with many institutions, including UCI and UCLA; dedicated honors scholarships; designated honors counselors; honors study lounge; research conferences and publication venues; leadership positions; social and cultural activities; and a complimentary library card at UCI and UCLA. Most honors classes meet the general education transfer requirements for the UC and CSU systems and are open to all students through the regular enrollment process. Students can apply online at academics.ivc.edu/honors. For further information, email honorsprogram@ivc.edu or call 949-451-5300.
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International Student Center
CEC 7 • 949-451-5414
students.ivc.edu/internationalcenter
M-Th: 9 am - 4 pm F: 9 am - noon
International students on an F-1 student visa deal with a variety of complex issues. The center is a resource where they can obtain assistance with the following:
- The international admission, enrollment and transfer process for international students entering the US on F-1 student visas
- Academic counseling services
- Immigration workshops and advisement
- Advisement on health insurance and housing
- Social activities and acculturation assistance
Library
 Circulation Desk: 949-451-5761
Reference Desk: 949-451-5266
Library Information: 949-451-5261
library@ivc.edu • www.ivc.edu/library
Fall and Spring Hours: M-Th: 7:45 am - 10 pm F: 7:45 am - 4 pm Sat: 10 am - 2:30 pm
Summer Hours: M-Th: 8 am - 8 pm
- Professional research assistance
- Calculators, phone chargers, USB drives, headphones, bones and other materials available for checkout
- Print and digital books, periodicals and media
- 100+ computer workstations with Internet access, student email, research databases, and MS Office software
- 24/7 access to database articles and eBooks through the library website
- Black-and-white and color printers and copy machines
- Document scanners
- WiFi access
- Research skills workshops
- Group study rooms
- Currently enrolled SOCCCD students may borrow circulating material by presenting a valid IVC or Saddleback ID card.
- Residents of the district may purchase a library community card.
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Life Fitness Center
PE 110 • 949-451-5370
academics.ivc.edu/kines/lifefitness
To use the center, enroll in KNES 3A, 3B or 3C. To pass the course, you must complete weekly online assignments, 6 quizzes, a midterm and a final with a grade of 70% or better, as well as complete 24 (3A), 48 (3B) or 75 (3C) hours of exercise by the end of the semester. Once enrolled, access Canvas at https://socccd.canvas.com/.
Once you select your KNES 3 course on Canvas, click on “Module 1,”then follow these three steps: 1. Print off all four pages of Required Paperwork, complete and turn them in to the LFC before your first workout. 2. Read the KNES 3 Syllabus. 3. Read the Policies and Rules PowerPoint. After completing all three steps, you may start your exercising in the center during your scheduled class time (other workout times may become available during the semester).
The center has an assortment of aerobic equipment, including bicycle ergometers, stair climbers, rowers, treadmills, recumbent bikes, and ellipticals, as well as weight machines and a free weight area. Kinesiology instructors can assist students individually or in small groups upon request to improve health, strength, flexibility, and many other fitness areas.
Math Center
B 363 • 949-451-7561
academics.ivc.edu/mathcenter
Fall and Spring Hours:
M-Th: 8 am - 7 pm F: 8 am - 2 pm
The Math Center at Irvine Valley College offers drop-in tutorial assistance for math courses offered at Irvine Valley College. For Math Center assistance, students must enroll in the section of Tutoring 301, Supervised Tutoring, associated with the Math Center, room B 363.
Music
 www.ivcarts.org/music.asp
The robust IVC Music Department, one of the fastest growing segments of the college, fields players and singers for a variety of instrumental and choral performing groups. At IVC, ensembles perform both traditional and new repertoire, commissioning and debuting record numbers of world premieres. IVC music students and ensembles regularly work with professional and student composers, guest soloists, and guest conductors. Some performing groups require an audition; others require previous training and some ensemble experience. To find out more, contact the conductor or director.
In addition to GE courses in music, the IVC Music Department has very active performing ensembles. Our instrumental and vocal ensembles perform regularly throughout the academic year on campus, regionally, and in some years, even internationally. The ensembles perform both traditional and new repertoire, including world premieres and student compositions. IVC ensembles also partner with guest artists and other area ensembles. For more information about performing with one of our outstanding ensembles, contact the conductor.
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Parking
Parking on campus is by permit only seven (7) days a week, 24 hours a day. There is no beginning-of-semester grace period. Green-curbed (timed) parking areas are designated for visitors only. No overnight parking is allowed without advance approval from the Campus Police Department. Students may purchase parking permits when they register online or at a later time through MySite, or may order a permit (which will be delivered via USPS) at the Campus Police Building. Daily $5/day parking permit dispensers are located near the entrances to lots #2, #5, #6, #8, #10, and at the Irvine Valley entrance near the Performing Arts Center. They are also available at the IVC Police Station from 7 am to 6 pm Monday through Thursday, or Friday from 7 am to noon. Permits are not sold at the Bursar’s Office. For more information and details on parking regulations, visit campuspolice.ivc.edu/pages/parkinginfo.aspx.
Campus Police
Campus Police Building • 949-451-5200 (non-emergency)
949-451-5234 (emergency and after hours)
campuspolice.ivc.edu/Pages/default.aspx
Front desk: M-Th 7 am - 6 pm F: 7 am - noon
By phone: 24/7 949-451-5234
IVC police officers are responsible for patrolling campus grounds; taking crime and incident reports; conducting investigations; enforcing all applicable laws and traffic regulations; and providing a safe environment. Crimes, suspicious activities, and any emergency should be reported to the IVC Police Department. Any person may contact IVC Police at any time, day or night, by calling 949-451-5234 or extension 5234 from any office or classroom phone. Call boxes are available on the first floor of the Student Services Center, in front of the IVC Police Station, and in Lots #2, 4, 5, 8, 9, and 10. Reports may also be made at the IVC Police Station located adjacent to Lot # 8 near the baseball field.
Campus Escort Service: Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call 949-451-5234 or dial ext. 5234 from any campus office or classroom.
Irvine Valley College Crime Statistics: Available at campuspolice.ivc.edu/Pages/annualreport.aspx
Emergency Preparedness: For emergencies on campus, dial 949-451-5234 or extension 5234 from any office or classroom phone. Emergency procedures are detailed on the police website, and a flip chart with building evacuation routes and detailed procedures is posted in every classroom and the entrance of every building on campus for students to view.
Policies and Regulations
To view Irvine Valley College’s policies and regulations, including the Student Code of Conduct, please visit www.ivc.edu/policies.
Puente Program
The Puente Program is a transfer-focused support program with a focus on Latinx/Chicanx history and culture. The program consists of a linked learning community, designated counseling, and community mentorship. Students take English, Counseling, and Ethnic Studies courses throughout the course of a year. Participants also have the opportunity to go on field trips to 4-year universities, experience cultural excursions, and get involved in leadership opportunities on and off campus.
Psi Beta
ktucker@ivc.edu
Psi Beta’s mission is to encourage professional development and psychological literacy of all students at two-year colleges through promotion and recognition of excellence in scholarship, leadership, research, and community service. Psi Beta members experience educational enrichment through service activities, participation in professional psychology conferences, and competition for national awards. IVC’s Psi Beta chapter has been active since 1992.
All students are welcome to participate in Psi Beta meetings and on-campus activities. However, to qualify for membership in the national Psi Beta organization, a student must have completed 12 semester units at the college level, at least one college psychology course with a grade of “B” or higher, and have a cumulative grade-point-average of 3.25 or higher. After paying a one-time-only fee to the national Psi Beta office, membership is for life.
For more information about Psi Beta, students may email Dr. Kari Tucker (ktucker@ivc.edu) or Michael Cassens (mcassens@ivc.edu), who are two of the Psi Beta chapter advisors.
Speech and Debate Team
academics.ivc.edu/arts/communications/forensics
The Irvine Valley College Speech and Debate Team is one of the most respected and accomplished teams in the nation, competing against colleges and universities throughout the United States. Over the past 15 years, the team has placed in the top three at 12 state championships, while winning 12 league championships. Since 2000, the team was crowned the national champions in the community college division of the National Parliamentary Debate Association 11 times. The team also has an international reputation and has hosted debate teams from the UK, Ireland, Eastern Europe, Japan, Rwanda, and China on 21 occasions. In addition, the team has traveled several times to China for debate demonstrations, competition, and study abroad programs. In the spring of 2019 the team also traveled to Berlin, Germany to participate in the International Forensics Association Speech Tournament.
The coaching staff takes pride in developing students to become better speakers and better thinkers. All majors are welcomed and encouraged to join. Interested students may contact Director of Forensics Jules French at jfrench7@ivc.edu or Bill Neesen at wneesen@ivc.edu.
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Student Ambassador Program
Outreach and Community Relations: Student Activities Center (SAC) • 949-451-5217
Since 2014, the goals of the Student Ambassador Program have been to build a structured framework in which students can become familiar with the college, gain a working knowledge of the institution, and be visible in and useful to the college community. Ambassadors are required to attend trainings through which they are introduced to key stakeholders and learn about the operation of the institution. The IVC Student Ambassadors have become the face of the college and truly create a sense of community.
Student Success Center
 BSTIC 110 • 949-451-5471
academics.ivc.edu/successcenter
Contact the center for hours of operation.
The Student Success Center serves both as the central location for the college’s tutoring program and as a computer lab for IVC students enrolled in specific courses.
Tutorial Assistance
The center supports academic learning by providing free tutoring and additional resources to reinforce and supplement classroom instruction. The goal of tutoring is to assist students in achieving success in their classes, to prevent students from dropping classes unnecessarily, to promote their self-confidence, and to help them become independent and active learners. The center offers free extended tutoring as well for DSPS, EOPS, Guardian Scholars, Re-Entry, and veteran students. Students seeking tutorial assistance must register for Tutoring 301.
Computer Lab Access
The Student Success Center serves as a laboratory for IVC courses that require students to use specific software applications to complete their assignments. The center is equipped with PCs and Macs; network services; printers; scanners; 3D printers; and specialized software. Instructors and tutors are available to assist students.
Classes supported in the center include those providing instruction in accounting, computer security, computer-aided design and drafting, database design and implementation, desktop publishing, engineering, graphics applications, Microsoft Office suite applications, networking, operating systems, programming, statistics, VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol), and web authoring, among others.
Theatre
academics.ivc.edu/arts/theater
The Theatre Department stages four to five shows each year in the Irvine Valley College Performing Arts Center, from spectacular musical theatre productions, to classical dramas, to intimate ensemble pieces. The department offers an exciting, vigorous education in acting and technical theatre. For information about upcoming productions and how to audition (or to find out more about the theatre program), contact department chair M. Scott Grabau at mgrabau@ivc.edu or 949-451-5553 or Ron Manuel-Ellison at rmanuel@ivc.edu or 949-451-5303.
Transfer Center
Student Services Center
Room SSC 230 • 949-451-5339
The Transfer Center offers information, resources, workshops, and college fairs to educate and assist students who plan to transfer to four-year colleges and universities. Information is available regarding the admissions process, including application deadlines and admission requirements. Students may make individual appointments with counselors in the center for guidance in selecting majors and transfer institutions, learning about transfer requirements, planning academic coursework, applying for admission, appealing admission denials, and more.
In addition, the center offers general transfer workshops as well as application workshops to assist students with the transfer process. Students can obtain information regarding Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) programs available with UC Irvine, UC Davis, UC Merced, UC Santa Barbara, UC Riverside and UC Santa Cruz, as well as with the CSU system and some private and out-of-state institutions. Students can also access information about universities and financial aid programs via Internet workstations in the center. In addition, students who visit the center can use College Source to view catalogs for most colleges and universities across the United States.
The center arranges individual appointments on the IVC campus with representatives from the University of California, California State University, and independent and out-of-state colleges and universities. During our college transfer fairs, students may speak with representatives from many UC and CSU campuses and independent colleges and universities. The center also provides transportation for campus tours to local four-year universities.
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Veterans Services Center
SSC 120 • 949-451-5296 • FAX: 949-451-5666
Email: ivcvets@ivc.edu • IVC Federal School Code: 025395
students.ivc.edu/veterans
Contact the program office for hours of operation.
The Veterans Services Center (VSC) is a one-stop center that offers a holistic approach to assist veterans, active military, and dependent students achieve success in their transition from military life. Our services include onsite mental health, physical health, financial, and academic support services. The VSC houses full-time staff including a manager, counselor, certifying official, and support staff that are focused on providing direct support services to veterans. A Veteran Success on Campus counselor from the VA is present weekly to assist with Vocational Rehabilitation and VA benefits. Mental health providers are also regularly available. Additional services include tutoring, healthcare benefit enrollment, disability claim support, financial workshops, and regular visits from outside partnering agencies. The VSC also includes a computer lab with printing services.
Writing Center
LA 103 • 949-451-5249
academics.ivc.edu/writingcenter
M-Th: 8:30 am - 8 pm F: 9 am - 3 pm
The Writing Center is here to help with your writing assignments! We have Writing Conference courses for College Writing classes (WR 382, ESL 382, WR 181, and WR 182), but also for Humanities and Social Sciences courses (WR 385) and for transfer and job applications (WR 375). We offer one-on-one conferences on a first-come, first served basis for enrolled students. IVC English faculty will work with you and offer personalized feedback on your writing. To receive credit for Instructional support in essay writing is available to students enrolled in Writing 181, 182, or 380, the Writing Conference. Conferences are available on a first-come, first-served basis for enrolled students. Enrolled students may use computers for academic purposes. To receive credit for Writing 3820 and ESL 382WR 181 (with WR 1 and WR 302 or ESL 302), students must record 24 hours in the Center and participate in four formal conferences. To receive credit for Writing 181 (with WR 1 only), and 182, and WR 375 students must record 1224 hours and two formal conferencesin the Writing Center by the date specified in the course schedule. WR 385, a 0-unit course, is also available to students enrolled in Humanities and Social Sciences courses. Here at the Writing Center we offer a friendly, supportive space to help you improve your writing and succeed in your courses. We hope to see you in the Center!
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